La Liga heavyweights Valencia are reportedly eyeing a deal for David de Gea, who could leave Manchester United next summer.

According to news outlet Fichajes, Valencia could turn their attention to David de Gea as the goalkeeper’s imminent future at Manchester United is hanging in the balance. The 31-year-old has entered the last year of his contract, and talks of a new deal have not taken place yet.

The Spaniard claimed another clean sheet as Manchester United got the better of Sheriff Tiraspol in the UEFA Europa League and booked a place in the knockout stages. De Gea has been the preferred choice for Erik ten Hag since the start of the season, but the Dutch manager’s demand of playing the ball from the back has not really been utilised by the keeper.

Ideally, a goalkeeper should stand up high on the pitch to offer support to his backline. But there have been severe concerns with de Gea’s range of passing. There have been signs of improvements as he has produced a few long goal-kicks with sheer precision in the last few matches.

But ten Hag is believed to be still not convinced. And Manchester United have tapped into the possibilities of naming his successor this summer. FC Porto’s Diogo Costa has been named as a potential arrival, while Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak is another name on the list.

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Valencia have done well to capitalise on their chances. And despite their erratic display this season, they have not let themselves down and are just seven points adrift of the top four in La Liga.

Giorgi Mamardashvili has been Valencia’s number one, but his impressive performances have put his suitors on alert. Should the youngster leave, the Spanish side could use the money to fund a move for de Gea.

Having played in La Liga, the Spanish international is well-versed in the complication of the top flight and should not take much time to acclimatise to the condition. Manchester United are reportedly considering offering him a new deal. But with a substantial pay cut on the cards, it remains to be seen if he accepts the proposal or tries his luck somewhere else.

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